Occupant detection system may fail to suppress air bag/fmvss 208
Defect Summary
Kia america, inc (kia) is recalling certain 2025-2026 ev9 vehicles. Due to improper routing, the occupant detection system (ods) may not deactivate the air bag when a child or child seat is in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Safety Consequence
A child in the front seat may be at a greater risk of injury if the air bag deploys during a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the ods mat and bladder tube with a new one and ensure proper routing as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed beginning october 20, 2026. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc379. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will become searchable on nhtsa.gov on september 4, 2026.
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FAQ: Recall 26V545000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 26V545000?
NHTSA recall 26V545000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on August 21, 2026. It addresses: Occupant detection system may fail to suppress air bag/fmvss 208. The recall affects approximately 21,290 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26V545000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC379. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-08-26. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.